About the Author

Marcus J. Borg (1942-2015) was a pioneering author and teacher whom
the New York Times described as "a leading figure in his generation
of Jesus scholars." He was the Hundere Distinguished Professor of
Religion and Culture at Oregon State University and canon
theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, and he
appeared on NBC's The Today Show and Dateline, ABC's World News,
and NPR's Fresh Air. His books have sold over a million copies,
including the bestselling Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time,
Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Jesus, The Heart of
Christianity, Evolution of the Word, Speaking Christian, and
Convictions.

Reviews

Borg follows up two of his previous releases about the Bible and
Jesus with a volume that could easily have played on those titles,
because this highly readable book is essentially about looking at
Christianity again for the first time. In that respect, it provides
a valuable glimpse into the essence of Christianity for those who
have left the faith because they no longer believe its doctrines
and those who are trying to remain in the faith while questioning
its doctrines. With those people in mind, Borg emphasizes the
transformational aspect of Christianity by examining the "emerging
paradigm" that is gradually replacing the belief-centered paradigm
of the last several hundred years. The new paradigm, Borg writes,
is about loving God and loving what God loves, rather than rigidly
adhering to a specific set of beliefs. In exploring this new way of
"being Christian," Borg offers a middle ground for conservative and
liberal Christiansthough it's unlikely conservatives will conclude,
as he does, that Jesus was not really the Son of God, nor are
liberals likely to begin using the term "born again," as he
advocates. Still, there's much here that both sides can agree on,
possibly helping to bring them a step closer to the unity that has
eluded them for centuries. As always, Borg writes with clarity and
precision, which should also help the ongoing conversation. (Oct.)
Forecast: Borg, whose popularizations of biblical scholarship have
earned him quite a following, will do a nine-city author tour to
promote this title, which has a 40,000-copy first printing.
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"Marcus Borg brings expert knowledge, insight, and warmth to this
revisiting of Christianity's heart and soul. He makes absolute
sense." -- Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and The Soul's
Religion "Highly readable ... a valuable glimpse into the essence
of Christianity... Borg writes with clarity and precision." --
Publishers Weekly "A winsome, accessible, pastoral offering ...
Borg provides a way for an important, positive, and serious
rethinking of the gospel." -- Walter Brueggemann, Christian Century
"This ambitious, substantive, and boldly political resource
establishes the terms for a conversation that will no doubt
continue for years... [A] watershed work." -- Spirituality and
Practice

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